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One Piece | Roronoa Zoro

Imagine falling asleep at Zoro's side.

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The Going Merry rocks gently back and forth as the sun shines upon Luffy and his crew.

As usual, the captain stares out at the path before them, seated at the bow. Usopp is experimenting with new pellets to use in battle, while Nami is sunbathing as Sanji makes her a fancy drink.

Zoro is resting against a coil of rope, eyes closed. His chest rises and falls evenly, his arms behind his back.

And you are searching for a spot to sit and read your book.

Sure, there are plenty of places to sit and relax, but there is only place that you really want to rest. And that is by Zoro's side.

It's not exactly uncommon knowledge that you like Zoro. Everyone on the Going Merry knows it. And yet you try to ignore it for the most part.

It's near impossible to ignore though. Especially when he smiles that certain way or when his eyes meet yours.

Even thinking about it makes you blush.

Gathering up courage, you walk over to where he lays, "Mind if I sit here?"

His eyes open slightly, "Sit wherever."

Taking that as a yes, you slump to the floor beside him and open your book, beginning to read at once.

Zoro peeks are you from the corner of his eye, smirking slightly as you completely focus on the pages in front of you.

He's known about your crush for a while, since you're not exactly good at hiding it. Sure, everyone but Luffy figured it out before him, but he realized it soon enough.

The way your eyes lingered on his form when he passed by, the blush that would form as he got too close to you: these all helped him recognize your emotions.

He closes his eyes again, content to feel the swaying of the boat beneath him as it takes them on a grand adventure.

As the hours pass by, the warmth from the sun begins to lull you into slumber, your book dropping in your hands.

Your head falls towards Zoro's shoulder, establishing a place on his chest.

Out of instinct, his arm encompasses you, securing you against him. His eyes widen as you snuggle into his embrace, arm moving to wrap around him.

Your hand lets the book drop to the floor as it instead clutches Zoro's shirt.

His heart hammers in his chest so hard that he fears it'll wake you.

It doesn't, and he simply leans back as he realizes you won't be moving anytime soon. Truth be told, he loves the feeling of you cocooned against his bosom, safe under his protective gaze.

He can't think of anything more sweet than you sprawled over him.

You fidget a bit, slinging a leg over his, bringing out an intense blush from Zoro.

Is he dreaming? This feels like a dream.

Sanji walks past, stopping in his tracks to gape at the scene before him. Tears spring to his eyes as what he's seeing registers.

"Y/n-chan, why him?!?!"

Zoro's eyes open in a flash and he shoots the cook a fierce glare.

"Shut up, stupid love cook! Don't wake her!" He whisper-yells.

The blond glowers at Zoro before muttering and walking away.

The green haired male returns his gaze to your peaceful expression, smirking as you nuzzle your cheek against him.

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Something's on your head.

That's the first thing you comprehend when you awaken.

A large warm hand is resting on your soft hair, you head pressed against a moving object. A ripped chest to be more specific. Another arm is reaching across your torso, securing you in place.

Peeling your eyes open, you find yourself staring up at Zoro's very close face.

Aware of his nearness, your face flushed and your breath hitches.

He's right there.

You're literally on top of him.

Impulsively, you try to move away from him, but his grip on you tightens.

"Where are you going?"

His voice sounds like it usually does: indifferent. But, his eyes twinkle with a sort of mischief.

"I, uh, didn't mean to fall asleep on you!" You quickly defend yourself, "It was an accident!"

"Don't worry about it, I'm not complaining."

"Wha?" Your blush returns full-force. "You... didn't mind?"

"I don't mind, so stop squirming."

It takes you a full minute to understand what he said.

He wants you to stay near him.

You can't stop the smile from spreading across your face as you rebury your face.

"Zoro, I really like you."

"I know."

You hold your breath as you wait for him to continue.

"I-"

If you had been looking, you'd notice the giant blush overcoming him.

"I like you too."